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Thriller
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The Familiar and the Bloodbath

from Blade

Written by David S. Goyer

Blade

After witnessing a supernatural attack, Karen seeks refuge in her apartment only to be cornered by a corrupt police officer working for the vampires. Blade intervenes with brutal force, saving Karen and revealing the existence of 'familiars'—humans who serve vampires in hopes of achieving immortality.

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KAREN: I need the police. This is an emergency --

GIDEON: Sergeant Gideon. I'm responding to a 911 call.

KAREN: Yes, that was me, I'm Karen Jansen --

GIDEON: Are you all right? I'm glad you called, Ms. Jansen, we've been anxious to get a hold of you. You disappeared on us for a while.

KAREN: I know.

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CharactersKaren, Gideon, Blade
Duration3 min
Age Range25-35
GenderAny
GenreThriller
PeriodContemporary
Formatgroup
SourceBlade
Toneintense
Suitable Forself tape, general practice, agent showcase
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